A project of a different type...
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Here's a really good source of information for anyone taking on a garage build, remodel, or even a few minor changes:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum
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Egan,
1st, you did an incredible job!
Was it a pain to get permits and approvals to do this project in your city, or do you do this for a living (like a contractor)?
I hope someday to be able to do some things like that to my house
1st, you did an incredible job!
Was it a pain to get permits and approvals to do this project in your city, or do you do this for a living (like a contractor)?
I hope someday to be able to do some things like that to my house
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Originally Posted by adizon
Egan,
1st, you did an incredible job!
Was it a pain to get permits and approvals to do this project in your city, or do you do this for a living (like a contractor)?
I hope someday to be able to do some things like that to my house
1st, you did an incredible job!
Was it a pain to get permits and approvals to do this project in your city, or do you do this for a living (like a contractor)?
I hope someday to be able to do some things like that to my house
Just contact your local building/planning department and they'll give you a checklist of what you need to get a permit and what inspections are required. Some counties/cities are more difficult/complex than others. For example, in Folsom, CA you have to submit your plans to a special committee that looks at how your design and color choice blends in with the surrounding homes and landscaping.
But the basic deal goes like this:
1) Get plans and calcs drawn up
2) Submit to planning department - here they check for setbacks and easements and any size restrictions.
3) Submit to building department - here they look at the actual design for code violations or incorrect calculations.
4) Submit to ancillary departments - you may have Environmental, Sewer, etc.
5) Wait for approval from building department - this could take weeks. I was lucky in that they finished mine in 5 days.
6) Pick up approved drawings and pay permit fees - they'll make you pay based on what inspections you'll need (electrical, plumbing, etc.). You'll also need to pay school fees and/or fire department fees. In my case, the fire department fees were more than the actual permit.
7) Hang permit on property and go to town.
8) Have periodic inspections based on normal construction flow.
9) Have a final inspection once all work is complete.
10) Once the permit is finally signed off, the building department sends notice to the assesor's office and the fun really starts. They will assess additional taxes on your property based on the improvements you just made.
I haven't done step 10 yet, but hopefully since 90% of the space I created is garage, and not classified as "living space", I may get off lightly. We shall see...
Here's a good source for finding quality contractors in your area. They are all pre-approved: http://www.servicemagic.com
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Originally Posted by VIBEELEVEN
Looks great, only thing missing is a b-ball hoop and a keg-erater.
Does that count?
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Originally Posted by Egan
But the basic deal goes like this:
1) Get plans and calcs drawn up
2) Submit to planning department - here they check for setbacks and easements and any size restrictions.
3) Submit to building department - here they look at the actual design for code violations or incorrect calculations.
4) Submit to ancillary departments - you may have Environmental, Sewer, etc.
5) Wait for approval from building department - this could take weeks. I was lucky in that they finished mine in 5 days.
6) Pick up approved drawings and pay permit fees - they'll make you pay based on what inspections you'll need (electrical, plumbing, etc.). You'll also need to pay school fees and/or fire department fees. In my case, the fire department fees were more than the actual permit.
7) Hang permit on property and go to town.
8) Have periodic inspections based on normal construction flow.
9) Have a final inspection once all work is complete.
10) Once the permit is finally signed off, the building department sends notice to the assesor's office and the fun really starts. They will assess additional taxes on your property based on the improvements you just made.
I haven't done step 10 yet, but hopefully since 90% of the space I created is garage, and not classified as "living space", I may get off lightly. We shall see...
Here's a good source for finding quality contractors in your area. They are all pre-approved: http://www.servicemagic.com
1) Get plans and calcs drawn up
2) Submit to planning department - here they check for setbacks and easements and any size restrictions.
3) Submit to building department - here they look at the actual design for code violations or incorrect calculations.
4) Submit to ancillary departments - you may have Environmental, Sewer, etc.
5) Wait for approval from building department - this could take weeks. I was lucky in that they finished mine in 5 days.
6) Pick up approved drawings and pay permit fees - they'll make you pay based on what inspections you'll need (electrical, plumbing, etc.). You'll also need to pay school fees and/or fire department fees. In my case, the fire department fees were more than the actual permit.
7) Hang permit on property and go to town.
8) Have periodic inspections based on normal construction flow.
9) Have a final inspection once all work is complete.
10) Once the permit is finally signed off, the building department sends notice to the assesor's office and the fun really starts. They will assess additional taxes on your property based on the improvements you just made.
I haven't done step 10 yet, but hopefully since 90% of the space I created is garage, and not classified as "living space", I may get off lightly. We shall see...
Here's a good source for finding quality contractors in your area. They are all pre-approved: http://www.servicemagic.com
Thanks for the helpful tips!
Kudos to you man!
